HP 85688 Guide

Performance Tests and
Adjustments Manual
HP 85688 Spectrum Analyzer
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HEWLETT
PACKARD
HP Part No. 08588-80115
Printed in USA June 1993

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Certification
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time of shipment from the factory. Hewlett-Packard further certifies that its calibration
measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and
Technology, to the extent allowed by the Institute’s calibration facility, and to the calibration
facilities of other International Standards Organization members.
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workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment. During the warranty period,
Hewlett-Packard Company will, at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to
be defective.
For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to a service facility designated
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software, or firmware will be uninterrupted or error-free.
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Safety Symbols
The following safety symbols are used throughout this manual. Familiarize yourself with each
of the symbols and its meaning before operating this instrument.
Caution
The caution sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure which,
if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or
destruction of the instrument. Do not proceed beyond a caution sign until the
indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
Warning
The warning sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure which,
if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or loss of life.
Do not proceed beyond a warning sign until the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.
General Safety Considerations
Warning
Before this instrument is switched on, make sure it has been properly grounded
through the protective conductor of the ac power cable to a socket outlet
provided with protective earth contact.
Any interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor, inside or outside
the instrument, or disconnection of the protective earth terminal can result in
personal injury.
Warning
There are many points in the instrument which can, if contacted, cause personal
injury. Be extremely careful.
Any adjustments or service procedures that require operation of the instrument
with protective covers removed should be performed only by trained service
personnel.
Caution
Before this instrument is switched on, make sure its primary power circuitry
has been adapted to the voltage of the ac power source.
Failure to set the ac power input to the correct voltage could cause damage to
the instrument when the ac power cable is plugged in.
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HP 8568B Spectrum Analyzer Documentation Outline
Included with the HP Model 8568B Spectrum Analyzer are three manuals: the Installation
and Verification Manual, the Operating and Programming Manual, and the Performance Tests
and Adjustments Manual.
HP 85688 Installation and Verification Manual
General information, installation, specifications, characteristics, and operation verification.
HP 85688 Operating and Programming Manual
Manual and remote operation, including complete syntax and command description.
Accompanying this manual is the separate, pocket-sized Quick Reference Guide.
HP 85688 Performance Tests and Adjustments Manual
Electrical performance tests and adjustment procedures.
HP 856808 RF Section Troubleshooting and Repair Manual
RF Section service information.
HP 85662A IF-Display Section Troubleshooting and Repair Manual
IF-Display Section service information.
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Contents
1. General Information
Introduction .............................
Instruments Covered by this Manual .................
Operation Verification ........................
Option 462 Instruments .......................
Option 857 Instruments .......................
2. Performance Tests
Introduction .............................
Verification of Specifications .....................
Calibration Cycle ..........................
Equipment Required ........................
Test Record ............................
1. Center Frequency Readout Accuracy Test .............
2. Frequency Span Accuracy Test ..................
3. Sweep Time Accuracy Test (220 ms) ...............
4. Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Test ...............
5. Resolution Bandwidth Selectivity Test ..............
6. Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty Test .........
7. Input Attenuator Switching Uncertainty Test ...........
8. Frequency Response Test ....................
9. RF Gain Uncertainty Test ....................
10. IF Gain Uncertainty Test ....................
11. Log Scale Switching Uncertainty Test ..............
12. Amplitude Fidelity Test ....................
13. Average Noise Level Test ....................
14. Residual Responses Test ....................
15. Spurious Responses Test ....................
16. Residual FM Test .......................
17. Line-Related Sidebands Tests ..................
18. Calibrator Amplitude Accuracy Test ...............
19. Fast Sweep Time Accuracy Test (~20 ms) ............
20. 1st LO Output Amplitude Test .................
21. Frequency Reference Error Test .................
Performance Test Record .......................
Test 1. Center Frequency Readout Accuracy Test ............
Test 2. Frequency Span Accuracy Test ................
Test 3. Sweep Time Accuracy ....................
Test 4. Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy ................
Test 5. Resolution Bandwidth Selectivity ...............
Test 6. Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty Test ........
Test 7. Input Attenuator Switching Uncertainty Test ..........
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Test 8. Frequency Response Test ...................
Test 9. RF Gain Uncertainty Test ..................
Test 10. IF Gain Uncertainty Test ..................
Test 11. Log Scale Switching Uncertainty Test .............
Test 12. Amplitude Fidelity Test ...................
Test 13. Average Noise Level Test ..................
Test 14. Residual Responses Test ...................
Test 15. Spurious Responses Test ...................
Test 16. Residual FM Test ......................
Test 17. Line-Related Sidebands Test .................
Test 18. Calibrator Amplitude Accuracy Test .............
Test 19. Fast Sweep Time Accuracy Test (<20 ms) ...........
Test 20. 1st LO Output Amplitude Test ................
Test 21. Frequency Reference Error Test ................
3. Adjustments
Introduction .............................
Safety Considerations .........................
Equipment Required .........................
Adjustment Tools ...........................
Factory-Selected Components ......................
Related Adjustments .........................
Location of Test Points and Adjustments ................
1. Low-Voltage Power Supply Adjustments ...............
2. High-Voltage Adjustment (SN 3001A and Below) ...........
2. High-Voltage Adjustment (SN 3004A and Above) ...........
3. Preliminary Display Adjustments (SN 3001A and Below) .......
3. Preliminary Display Adjustments (SN 3004A and Above) .......
4. Final Display Adjustments (SN 3001A and Below) ..........
4. Final Display Adjustments (SN 3004A and Above) ..........
5. Log Amplifier Adjustments ....................
6. Video Processor Adjustments ...................
7. 3 MHz Bandwidth Filter Adjustments ...............
8. 21.4 MHz Bandwidth Filter Adjustments ..............
9. 3 dB Bandwidth Adjustments ...................
10. Step Gain and 18.4 MHz Local Oscillator Adjustments ........
11. Down/Up Converter Adjustments .................
12. Time Base Adjustment (SN 2840A and Below, also 3217A05568 and
Above) .............................
12. Time Base Adjustment (SN 2848A to 3217A05567) .........
13. 20 MHz Reference Adjustments ..................
14. 249 MHz Phase Lock Oscillator Adjustments ............
15. 275 MHz Phase Lock Oscillator Adjustment ............
16. Second IF Amplifier and Third Converter Adjustment ........
17. Pilot Second IF Amplifier Adjustments ...............
18. Frequency Control Adjustments ..................
19. Second Converter Adjustments ..................
20. 50 MHz Voltage-Tuned Oscillator Adjustments ...........
21. Slope Compensation Adjustments .................
22. Comb Generator Adjustments ...................
23. Analog-To-Digital Converter Adjustments .............
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24. Track and Hold Adjustments ................... 3-153
25. Digital Storage Display Adjustments ................ 3-156
Low-Noise DC Supply ........................ 3-161
Crystal Filter Bypass Network Configuration .............. 3-163
4. Option 462
Introduction .............................
4. Impulse and Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Test ..........
5. Impulse and Resolution Bandwidth Selectivity Test ..........
6. Impulse and Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty Test ....
HP 8568B Option 462 Performance Test Record ............
9. Impulse Bandwidth Adjustments ..................
5. Option 857
Introduction .............................
12. Option 857 Amplitude Fidelity Test ................
Performance Test Record .......................
Test 12. Amplitude Fidelity Test ...................
6. Major Assembly and Component Locations
IF-Display Section Figure Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2-l. Center Frequency Accuracy Test Setup ................
2-2. Center Frequency Readout Error Measurement .............
2-3. Frequency Span Accuracy Test Setup .................
2-4. Sweep Time Accuracy Test Setup ...................
2-5. Penlift Output Signal ........................
2-6. Resolution Bandwidth Measurement ..................
2-7. 60 dB Bandwidth Measurement ....................
2-8. Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty Measurement ............
2-9. Attenuator Switching Uncertainty Test Setup ..............
2-10. Attenuator Switching Uncertainty Measurement ............
2-11. Frequency Response Test Setup (20 MHz to 1.5 GHz) ..........
2-12. Frequency Response Measurement (20 MHz to 1.5 GHz) .........
2-13. Frequency Response Test Setup (100 kHz to 20 MHz) ..........
2-14. Frequency Response Measurement (100 kHz to 20 MHz) .........
2-15. Frequency Response Test Setup (100 Hz to 100 kHz) ..........
2-16. RF Gain Uncertainty Measurement ..................
2-17. IF Gain Uncertainty Test Setup ...................
2-18. IF Gain Uncertainty Measurement ..................
2-19. IF Gain Uncertainty Measurement (2 dB) ...............
2-20. Log Scale Switching Uncertainty Measurement .............
2-21. Amplitude Fidelity Test Setup ....................
2-22. Amplitude Fidelity Measurement ...................
2-23. Average Noise Level Measurement ..................
2-24. Residual Responses Measurement ...................
2-25. Harmonic Distortion Test Setup ...................
2-26. Intermodulation Distortion Test Setup .................
2-27. Intermodulation Distortion Products .................
2-28. Bandwidth Filter Slope Measurement .................
2-29. Slope Detected Residual FM .....................
2-30. Peak-to-Peak Amplitude Measurement .................
2-31. Line Related Sidebands Measurement .................
2-32. Calibrator Amplitude Accuracy Test Setup ...............
2-33. Fast Sweep Time Accuracy (<20 ms Test Setup) ............
2-34. Fast Sweep Time Measurement (<20 ms) ...............
2-35. 1st LO Output Amplitude Test Setup .................
2-36. Frequency Reference Test Setup ...................
3-l. Low-Voltage Power Supply Adjustments Setup .............
3-2. IF-Display Section Low-Voltage Adjustments (SN 3001A and Below) ...
3-3. IF-Display Section Low-Voltage Adjustments (SN 3004A and Above) ...
3-4. Location of RF Section Low-Voltage Adjustments ............
3-5. High Voltage Adjustment Setup ...................
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